Health Services Research

EDU 02 - (INTERACTIVE) Social Media 101 for the Practicing #RadOnc

Chair(s)

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  Alexander Louie, MD, PhD, MSc, FRCPC

  Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre - Canada

This session will discuss how social media is emerging within Radiation Oncology, and how it can be harnessed to safeguard the image of our specialty. The concept of social media, as well as its pros and cons will be introduced. An in-depth description of ASTRO social initiatives will be provided. For example, the 1 million Gray question asks, "What is the most important research question that must be answered in the next 3-5 years?" In addition, the Red Journal Gray Zone tackles controversial cases by publishing expert opinions, then asking the broader #RadOnc community to share their opinions on Twitter using the hashtag #gyzone. Finally, attendees will learn about how participation in online communities like theMednet can serve as a virtual tumor board when faced with the nuances of real-world cases.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the common social media platforms that can enrich one''s radiation oncology practice.
• Assess the suitability of various social media platforms to enhance communication and learning.
• Describe confidentiality, disclaimer, institutional and professional policies pertaining to social media.

Presentations:

• 1:15 PM - 1:29 PM

  Navigating the #RadOnc Cyberspace
  Speaker: Alexander Louie, MD, PhD, MSc, FRCPC – Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre - Canada
  
• 1:29 PM - 1:43 PM

  The Promise and Perils of Social Media in Radiation Oncology
  Speaker: Matthew Katz, MD, FASTRO
  
• 1:43 PM - 1:57 PM

  Safeguarding the Image of Radiotherapy from being Labeled as Snake Oil
  Speaker: Drew Moghanaki, MD, MPH – Veterans Affairs - Richmond, VA
  
• 1:57 PM - 2:11 PM

  The 1 Million Gray Question
  Speaker: Michael Dominello, DO
  
• 2:11 PM - 2:25 PM

  The Gray Zone - Where Art and Science Meet
  Speaker: David Palma, MD, PhD – London Health Sciences Centre
  
• 2:25 PM - 2:39 PM

  Answering Real World Clinical Questions through Online Communities
  Speaker: Nadine Housri, MD
  
• 2:39 PM - 2:45 PM

  Audience Q&A
  Speaker: Alexander Louie, MD, PhD, MSc, FRCPC – Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre - Canada